Detailed Introduction of Harbin
Harbin is one of the most unique cities in China. The city was founded in 1897 as a camp for Russian engineers surveying the Trans-Siberian Railway. Labor demands brought in Russian workers from across Russia, Poland, and Manchuria. This led to one of the most significant cultural exchanges in China, creating a culture in Harbin that is unique in its own right. It is China's northernmost major city, with a population in excess of 10 million, and over 4 million in the city center alone. The temperatures are almost perpetually freezing with relief from the cold coming in summer time.. Historically, Harbin has been heavily influenced by Russian culture, and the city also has a long Jewish history. After the defeat of the Russian Tsar in 1918, Harbin became a major center of White Russian (Monarchist) resistance, receiving a flood of Russian immigrants from the west. The influence remains clearly visible in the building styles and foods. It was captured From the Japanese in 1946, and remains a Chinese city to this day. Since 1946, it has evolved into a major political and economic center in Heilongjiang Province and China in general. It is the location for many festivals, including the International Beer Festival and the Harbin International Ice & Snow Festival.
